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It’s That Season

I’m shopping at that time of year Puddings, stuffings, veggies, and bird What about the bottles? In the alcohol aisle I ponder awhile Wine, spirits or beer? I move in closer Has to be the Polish Vodka The highest proof, … Continue reading →

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Hiding In The Fronds

There’s a pixy in our woods He’s never good Knows every trick in the book But try to find him? He absconds Deep amongst the fern fronds 27 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Abscond

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Halloween

Halloween, that season of screams That night of scary nightmare dreams Of horror flix on movie screens Of blood and bones Vampires and witches Of bin-liner dresses and talcumed tresses Of murder done in the name of fun But out … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

“What!” “I know, I know. Don’t shout, Mum. It’s not my fault.” Shirley twisted her hankie and scrunched her face, knowing full well the place was an utter disgrace. “No parties. We agreed it,” her mother ranted. “But it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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An Easy Climb

Not a hill Just a slope Easy climb I hope 10 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Hope

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Not His Namesake!

The youngest came in from school. “Mum, I want a pet.” I’d been expecting this. Two of her friends had recently been given puppies. “Sweetie, I’d like a pet too. But we don’t have room in this top floor flat.” … Continue reading →

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Starry Nakedness

The sky, in a sweat, kicked off his clouds Revealed in his nakedness Starry Sleep 15 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sleep

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Glistening Bee Rum

Mother went to the glistening sea To milk the water dwelling glistening bees She used the bee-milk to make the strongest glistening rum And if you think this all hokum You won’t be wrong 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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Up In The Attic

He lived in the attic Though only I knew he was there When the family went out He would move about He came to my room He played with my comb Fascinated with it For hours he’d hold it I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Blame The Heat

It’s been a long season And the heat’s been the reason These beautiful winged beasties Haven’t been seen on my screen 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Screen

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